Description
A fresh and flavorful Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad loaded with succulent grilled chicken, crunchy romaine, and creamy dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1–2 heads romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup croutons (store-bought or homemade)
- ¼ cup shaved Parmesan cheese
- Optional: cherry tomatoes, bacon bits, avocado slices
- ½ cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1–2 anchovy fillets or 1 tsp anchovy paste (optional)
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2–3 tbsp olive oil
- Salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Optional: sriracha or chili flakes
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken by whisking together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Pour over the chicken and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Grill the chicken on medium-high heat for 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through. Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Prep the romaine lettuce by chopping it into bite-sized pieces and placing it in a large bowl.
- Make the dressing by combining mayonnaise or Greek yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, grated Parmesan, salt, and pepper in another bowl. Whisk until smooth.
- Toss the lettuce with the dressing until evenly coated. Top with sliced chicken, croutons, and shaved Parmesan.
- Serve the salad on plates or in a large bowl, garnishing with optional toppings.
Notes
Feel free to customize the toppings based on your preference. For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken with tofu or tempeh.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad, chicken salad, easy salad recipe, healthy salad, protein-packed meal